How to start a acting career

So, you want to be a working actor. Now the question is: What kind? There’s a lot more to the industry than starring in the next Hollywood blockbuster or landing a spot in a Netflix series. A helpful way to sort different types of acting opportunities is by medium: Screen actors: Films, television, commercials, web series Stage actors: On-Broadway and off-Broadway, musical theater Voice actors: Animation, ads, podcasts, video games, audiobooks Your acting technique will vary depending on your medium.

Acting for the camera is very different from acting for a live audience; doing commercial voiceover work will require different training than preparing for a musical theater audition. Of course, many actors move from stage to screen and back again through their career. But it may be helpful, as you begin your acting career, to consider which medium you’re most interested in.

May 25, 2025 | 7:55 am